Starbucks has also updated the application with support for Starbucks Cards. Users can now register their cards, check their balances and reload empty cards using a credit card.
The news is pretty significant for the coffee retailer and consumers alike. While the Starbucks Card Mobile app looked promising (who doesn't love the idea of flashing their iPhone to pay for coffee?), in the past it could only be used for mobile payments at 16 retail stores in Seattle and Silicon Valley. By adding the alternative payment option to Starbucks locations inside Target stores and the additional functionality, the company has instantly upped the utility of their application.
We can only hope that the payment trial will be extended to more retail stores in the coming months. If you've yet to see the app in action, it's definitely worth a trip to Target for a test drive.
